Bassam SalemAugust 3, 2015 In my post discussing the stages of companies, there’s a significant transformation that occurs in stage 2 (“the process-focused company”), a key to which is establishing the company’s culture and values so as they are retained while the company scales its employee base from tens to hundreds of employees. Only a … Continue reading 4 Core Values of Any Great Company
Personal Branding BlogJuly 25, 2015 One of the most common things I hear from people is … Should I start a blog? There is no simple answer. However, over the years I have boiled down my thinking to 5 things to consider before starting a (corporate) blog. Note: I put the word “corporate” in parentheses. … Continue reading 5 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Corporate Blog
Alan HartJuly 7, 2015 It is not as hard as you think and the results will greatly justify the effort I have written several times on this blog about forecasting a company’s balance sheet and the many benefits one gets from it. If this is so beneficial, then why is this so hard if not … Continue reading Why You Must Forecast Your Balance Sheet – Part 1
Brian SutterJuly 4, 2015 It sounds simple enough, but just because someone purchases your products and services, doesn’t mean they will pay you on time. For small businesses, slow collections equals less cash at your disposal, which can tie up your investments. It also hurts you over time with poor cash flow, inventory build up, and … Continue reading Getting Paid: Solving the #1 Accounting Problem
Bryan KramerJuly 1, 2015 You Can’t Steal Company Culture Company culture may be the last thing you think about when putting together an advertising plan for your business. But consider this. In the age of social media, consumers are increasingly interacting with companies and demanding more of the relationship. Simply put, customers want to know … Continue reading You Can’t Steal Company Culture
Chris CancialosiJune 30, 2015 The rising awareness of the importance of organizational culture has given way to a host of new pundits and opinions on the topic. Many thought leaders today are talking about company culture as if it’s akin to capturing a unicorn. It carries a romantic and mythological appeal that makes it an … Continue reading 5 Myths About Organizational Culture Every CEO Should Know
Alan HartJune 29, 2015 What qualities are essential and what CFOs should really focus on There was a recent discussion topic on Proformative.com titled “The Ideal CFO Skills” . It evolved from a question by a Proformative member trying to get a better understanding of what CFOs should devote their time to and what basic … Continue reading The Ideal CFO Skills
Sean BryantJune 27, 2015 No matter how financially savvy we might be, we are all going to make mistakes when it comes to our personal finances. It could be something as simple as forgetting the due date on a credit card or something as major as coming out on the losing end of a stock … Continue reading The 5 Most Common Personal Finance Mistakes
Rick GoodmanJune 27, 2015 Change is one of the few certainties in the business world—or, just generally, in life. The question that successful people ask isn’t whether or not things will change. The million dollar question is: When change happens, how will I respond to it? You see, good leaders are able to weather change—to … Continue reading How Do You Respond to Change?
Chris CancialosiJune 23, 2015 For years, as an employee of a variety of organizations ranging from small consulting firms to the US Army, I’ve been increasingly fascinated with the way in which groups functioned. How some could quickly align around a common set of practices that added tremendous value, while others could not. How some … Continue reading How Exceptional Companies Create High Performance Cultures
